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Low-grade Fever: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments, Prevention
Many people get affected by fever during the season change. From children to the elderly, anyone can feel that way. In some cases, people visit the doctors and convey that they feel feverish, but the thermometer does not show a high body temperature. In these cases, there is a general feeling of fever, body aches, and discomfort. This condition is normally identified as low-grade fever.
What is low-grade fever?
For a healthy person, the normal body temperature is 98.6° Fahrenheit or 37° Celsius. So, if anyone has a slightly high body temperature, that is considered a low-grade fever. So, what is the idle range for low-grade fever?
According to Healthline, the range for low-grade fever is between 98.7°F and 100.4°F (37.5°C and 38.3°C). This fever may last for more than 24 hours, while chronic fever usually lasts for more than 10 to 14 days.
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Normally, fever can be many types, but in most cases, low grade, and mild grade fevers are not a serious matter and may go away within a few days. In most cases, it can happen due to cold or flu. However, there are some other causes of a persistent low-grade fever.
What causes a low-grade fever?
Many times, people feel feverish due to the impact of warm weather, wearing heavy clothes, dehydration, or walking in the sun for a long time. It is normal for children to get such fever when new teeth erupt.
But in some cases, low-grade fever can also be a symptom of serious diseases like tuberculosis, thyroid problems, various stomach complications, diabetes, cancer, and more. This type of fever can sometimes be caused by inflammation of the joints or muscles, urination, or ear-throat-tooth infection. So, the person needs to look for other symptoms to find the cause of such a fever.
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The most common cause of low-grade fever is the difference in weather and humidity, and the body may get hot. Further, hormonal imbalance in older women can also raise body temperature.
A new medication can also create low-grade fever, which is sometimes called drug fever. Some drugs associated with low-grade fever are quinidine, phenytoin, beta-lactam antibiotics, such as cephalosporins and penicillins, carbamazepine, methyldopa, procainamide, and carbamazepine.
Symptoms
Mild fever can have many symptoms, such as loss of appetite, chronic cold cough, shortness of breath, ear and throat pain, nausea and abdominal pain, weight loss, joint and muscle pain, abdominal digestion noise, etc.
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Fever should first be measured with a thermometer four to five times a day for five to seven days to check if the temperature rises or not. If measuring at a regular interval shows a temperature rise, the person might have a low-grade fever. Further, if the temperature list shows fever during the day or night, caution should be taken.
Low-grade fever can also occur due to seasonal flu or influenza. Seasonal flu or influenza is a sort of acute respiratory infection through influenza virus. The flu can be four types, and of the four types of influenza viruses (A, B, C, D), both influenza A and influenza B viruses can cause seasonal epidemics, perhaps fever.
Usually, Influenza signs include fever, cough (usually dry), headache, muscle and bone pain, sickness, sore throat, and runny nose. However, In most cases, treatment is not needed, and it recovers within a week.
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How to Get E-Passport in Bangladesh: Things you need to know
An e-passport or electronic passport is a passport featuring an electronic microprocessor chip and antenna that integrates the person's biometric identity, such as picture, fingerprint, and eye-Irish. E-passport holders do not have to stand in line for visa checking for immigration. Rather they can pass immigration very quickly using electronic gates. Now e-passport is available without any hassle by applying online from anywhere in the country. Let's get to know how to get an E-Passport in Bangladesh.
How to apply online for an e-passport
The application can be started by entering the website ‘www.epassport.gov.bd’ and clicking on the first tab on the left titled ‘Apply Online’.
In the beginning, the name of the local passport office will be shown as soon as the name of the police station near the district and present address is given. This is the place where both the e-passport application form has to be submitted and the e-passport can be obtained.
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During the application process, the applicant needs to provide some necessary information including name, birth date, present and permanent address, profession, nation ID number, data of previous passport (if applicable), parents name and occupation, contact number, emergency contact, etc. And, the system will also require bank details where the application fee has been submitted.
What is more, at the end of the registration process, the system will ask the applicants to choose a suitable date and time for appointment for giving respective biometrics from the designated days available in the Passport Office.
When the registration is done, the applicant needs to take a print out of his or her e-passport registration application form including the biometric date schedule.
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How much does it cost to get an e-passport
There are three types of e-passport delivery systems. The applicants are expected to receive their e-passports after the stipulated working days since the date of submission of application.
1. Regular: 21 working days
2. Express: 10 working days
3. Super Express: 2 working days
E-passport of 48-page 5-year delivery fee
Regular: BDT 4,025
Express: BDT 6,325
Super Express: BDT 8,625
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E-passport of 48-page 10-year delivery fee
Regular: BDT 5,750
Express: BDT 8,050
Super Express: BDT 10,350
E-passport of 64-page 5-year delivery fee
Regular: BDT 6,325
Express: BDT 8,625
Super Express: BDT 12,075
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E-passport of 64-page 10-year delivery fee
Regular: BDT 8,050
Express: BDT 10,350
Super Express: BDT 13,800
Currently, the Bangladesh passport offices are not receiving online payments. So the applicants can submit the payment through any of the following banks - Sonali Bank, Trust Bank, One Bank, Dhaka Bank, Premier Bank, and Bank Asia.
The applicant's full name on the e-passport bank deposit form must match with the applicant’s full name provided in his or her e-passport registration form. At this time a photocopy of the NID card and a summary of the application form will be required. The summary can be downloaded from the website after submitting the online application.
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After depositing the e-passport issuing or re-issuing fee in person, the applicant needs to collect the bank deposit receipt.
What documents are needed to get an e-passport
The fully filled-in application form has to be downloaded and printed. Then one copy passport size photo, photocopy of NID card, and bank deposit receipt have to be attached.
Applicants below the age of 18 must provide a photocopy of the parent's NID card along with the birth certificate of the applicant.
Usually, these are the key documents that the applicants need to submit to the passport office on the day scheduled for biometrics. The documents required for e-passport application can be submitted to the passport office without attestation.
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In some cases, the applicants might need some additional documents like proof of address, birth certificate, copy of police report (if passport is lost), NOC certificate, Office ID card (for job holders), Last exam's certificate (for students), etc.
However, during the biometric screening day, the applicant must take his or her original NID card, original previous passport (if applicable) for verification.
Finally
It should be noted here that once the application is finally submitted, it can no longer be changed. Only one application can be submitted with a national identity (NID) card. At the time of application, all information must be given according to the national identity card, and/or previous passport (if applicable). All in all, the information and documents provided for e-passport application must be authentic. Otherwise, the e-passport will not be obtained.
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Shredded Banksy artwork sells for $25.4 million at auction
A work by British street artist Banksy that sensationally self-shredded just after it sold at auction three years ago fetched almost 18.6 million pounds ($25.4 million) on Thursday — a record for the artist, and close to 20 times its pre-shredded price.
“Love is in the Bin” was offered by Sotheby’s in London, with a presale estimate of 4 million pounds to 6 million pounds ($5.5 million to $8.2 million).
After a 10-minute bidding war involving nine bidders in the saleroom, online and by phone, it sold for three times the high estimate to an undisclosed buyer. The sale price of 18,582,000 pounds ($25,383,941) includes an auction-house fee known as a buyer’s premium.
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The piece consists of a half-shredded canvas in an ornate frame bearing a spray-painted image of a girl reaching for a heart-shaped red balloon.
When it last sold at Sotheby’s in October 2018, the piece was known as “Girl With Balloon.” Just as an anonymous female European buyer made the winning bid — for 1 million pounds ($1.4 million) — a hidden shredder embedded in the frame by Banksy whirred to life, leaving half the canvas hanging from the frame in strips.
Sotheby’s received some criticism at the time for failing to spot the hidden shredder. But the 2018 buyer decided to go through with the purchase, a decision that was vindicated on Thursday as the work's price soared.
The work quickly became one of Banksy’s most famous, and Sotheby’s sent it on tour to cities including New York and Hong Kong before Thursday’s auction.
Auctioneer Oliver Barker joked that he was “terrified” to bring down the hammer to end Thursday's sale. There were jitters among Sotheby's staff to the last that Banksy had another surprise planned.
Alex Branczik. Sotheby’s chairman of modern and contemporary art, called the shredding “one of the most ingenious moments of performance art this century.”
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“It has been a whirlwind to follow the journey of this now legendary piece and to have it back in our midst, offering it tonight in the very room it was created by the artist,” Branczik said. “Banksy is no stranger to making headlines and this latest chapter in his story has captured imaginations across the world — we can only begin to guess what might come next.”
Banksy, who has never confirmed his full identity, began his career spray-painting buildings in Bristol, England, and has become one of the world’s best-known artists. His mischievous and often satirical images include two male police officers kissing, armed riot police with yellow smiley faces and a chimpanzee with a sign bearing the words, “Laugh now, but one day I’ll be in charge.”
Several of his works have sold for multiple millions at auction. In March, a Banksy mural honoring Britain’s health workers, first painted on a hospital wall, sold for 16.8 million pounds ($23.2 million) at a Christie’s auction, until Thursday a record for the artist.
“Girl With Balloon” was originally stenciled on a wall in east London and has been endlessly reproduced, becoming one of Banksy’s best-known images.
Easy Durga Puja Vegetarian Recipes to Try at Home
The festival of Durga Puja brings family and friends together in a harmonious union of joy, laughter, and happiness. One of the major festivities of Durga Puja is relishing the scrumptious vegetarian food. The love that Bengalis hold for food gets translated impeccably during this time through the myriads of colorful dishes they bring to the table. With the ongoing Durga Puja, let’s take a look at 10 popular Bengali dishes which are delicious, vegetarian, and absolutely easy to prepare.
Top 10 Delicious Vegetarian Recipes for Durga Puja
Aloo Posto
A creamy Aloo Posto is one of those staple dishes that is hard to miss during Durga Puja. A combination of some simple ingredients like diced potatoes, poppy seeds, mustard oil, turmeric powder, and some green chilies yields a mouth-watering dish that leaves a mark on the taste buds.
To cook this savory dish, grind some poppy seeds after soaking it for 2 hours, fry the diced potatoes with green chilies in some mustard oil, add some turmeric powder and water and then bring it to a simmer by closing the lid. It is really as easy and tasty as it sounds.
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Bengali Khichuri
The magical blend of rice, dal, and vegetables has been a favorite of Bengalis for years and Durga Puja feels incomplete without it. The traditional Bengali Khichuri has a soft and mushy texture that melts almost immediately in the mouth.
Create this dish by roasting some moong dal on a pan, cool and wash it with some rice, sauté some bay leaves, cardamom, cumin seeds, clove, ginger paste, turmeric paste, onion, and tomato, add the rice and daal with the sautéed items and then boil it with water. When the khichuri is bubbling, cook it for a good 30- 35 minutes in low heat. Adding the desired vegetables at the end will result in a steaming blend of unforgettable khichuri.
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Mochar Chop
This gastronomical delicacy is a must-have on all occasions for Bengalis. This hassle-free dish is easy to make and takes about 15 minutes to prepare. Mocha refers to banana flowers which is the main ingredient for this dish.
The process is as simple as blending the stir-fried mocha with some potatoes, molding them in small round shapes, dipping them in bread crumbs, and then deep-frying it in hot oil. The end result should be some unforgettable crunchy flavorful croquettes.
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Ghugni
Ghugni is a wonderful blast of flavors in the mouth with its mash of boiled yellow peas, potatoes, and all sorts of spices. To prepare this, soak some yellow peas overnight, boil it the next day, cook some ginger and chili paste, garlic paste, and potatoes on a pan, add cumin powder, coriander powder, red chili powder to the pan, and finally let the whole mixture simmer in low heat with the boiled yellow peas to produce some delectable Ghugni to spice up the Durga Puja feast.
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Chanar Korma
Chanar Korma, a variation of chanar dalna, is yet another favorite of Bengalis for Durga Puja. Chanas are purely vegetarian as they are cottage cheese nuggets made out of curdled milk. These chanas are cooked in whipped yogurt with a mixture of coconut paste, cashew nut paste, peas, and some spices to add more flavors to the dish. This dish requires no onion or garlic and itself becomes a great side dish with plain polao, khichuri, or puri.
Beguni
A well- known easy to cook recipe for Durga Puja is deep-fried slices of battered eggplants which is referred to as Beguni. It takes about 12 minutes to prepare and is a go-to snack for most families during this festival season. This dish requires some long and thin slices of brinjal, coated with a batter of gram flour, red chili powder, salt, and sesame seeds, and then deep-fried in a pan of hot oil until it is light and crispy.
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Dal Puri
Dal Puri is deep-fried bread mixed with lentils. It is a largely popular dish for Durga Puja as it offers a fantastic color, taste, and a combo of flavors in each bite taken. Dal Puris can be made by slightly cooking the lentils with red chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder, garlic, green chili, and onion and grinding everything into a paste, kneading and rolling some dough and stuffing it with the paste, and then finally deep frying the puris until they serve a crisp golden texture.
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Shorshe Begun
What are Bengalis without their love for eggplants dipped in some tangy mustard paste? This signature Bengali dish known as Shorshe Begun is cooked with some sliced eggplants which are marinated in flavorful spices and then shallow fried for some time.
After frying, it is then dipped in mustard paste and cooked with tomatoes and cilantros until the fragrance of the mustard becomes too hard to miss. This curry is preferred in most households as it takes a very short time to prepare and the concoction of flavors goes really well with rice, bread and puris.
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Vegetable Chorchori
This iconic dry vegetable curry is known for its mixed flavors and unparalleled consistency which fills the heart with warmth and content. This char flavored dish can be made with a variety of vegetables like potatoes, cauliflower, pumpkin, long beans, eggplants, radish, ridge gourd, etc.
To cook this dry curry, all the chopped vegetables are first sauteed with turmeric and mustard paste. Once the vegetables have been cooked in a low simmer, in another wok, splutter panch phoron, asafoetida, and slit green chilies. Adding the vegetables to the spices, mix them well together. The vegetables are cooked in a high flame till all the moisture has evaporated and they look dry.
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Finally, they are ready to be served with some garnish such as coriander. The aroma coming out of the dish itself is enough to instill a sense of celebration among everyone.
Sweet Tomato Chutney
This tangy and sweet delicacy is a must-try for Durga Puja as it complements most of the other dishes mentioned above. It is really easy to make and goes with a lot of dishes because it enhances the taste with its tanginess. This condiment is cooked with chopped tomatoes, jaggery, cashew, raisins, and panch phoron. The redness of this chutney is a treat to the eyes as it is to the appetite.
Bottom Line
So far, we have discussed 10 yummy vegetarian recipes. The ingredients and cooking process can be customized depending on personal preferences. These Bengali vegetarian dishes are bound to add to the celebrations of Durga Puja with their comforting explosion of flavors and colors.
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Togur: The Molasses Made from Watermelon Juice in Bangladesh
Molasses is one of the sweetest foods in Bangladesh. And, Water Melon is one of the most popular fruits grown in Bangladesh. The juice of this succulent fruit refreshes the mind and body on summer days. But the idea of molasses made with watermelon juice is absolutely unprecedented. Mrityunjay, a watermelon farmer from Chhotobond village in Dumuria Upazila of Khulna startled the country with this wonderful innovation. He named the newly invented molasses (locally termed as ‘Gur’) 'Togur,' as it is made from watermelon (locally termed as ‘Tormuj’) juice. Let's find out some information about this new type of molasses.
How the idea of Togur came about
Mrityunjay has been cultivating watermelons since 2019. Besides good yield, he has also been able to make some profits in this period. During the cultivation season, he got some watermelons which are quite small in size. These watermelons, called 'Kats', are almost unsaleable and are left in the field. Most of the time, when they get wet in the rain, they rot and spread a bad smell. Some Kats, however, can be used as food for domestic animals and fish.
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Suddenly one day it came to Mrityunjaya’s mind that if molasses can be made out of date and palm juice, it is possible for watermelon juice as well! Immediately, he went to the Upazila Agriculture Office to consult. Then along with his wife Mitali, he tried to make molasses with a few Kat watermelons. After making it, he was surprised at the sweet taste of Togur which looks like date molasses.
Messages of Durga Puja Festival: What can we learn from Goddess Durga?
The Hindu Goddess Durga is powerful and invincible. And, the celebration called Durga Puja refers to the worship of mighty Goddess Durga. Throughout the ages, in different crises, she has appeared in different forms, under different names. Hence her names are Durga, Mahishmardini, Shulini, Parvati, Kalika, Bharati, Ambika, Girija, Vaishnavism, Kaumari, Bahari, Chandi, Lakshni, Uma, Haimbati, Kamala, Shivani, Yoginidra, etc. Goddess Durga is the one who protects from demons, obstacles, diseases, sins, and fears. Above all Goddess Durga is a powerful female icon, who teaches us many lessons through her different forms. Let’s get to know what we can learn from Goddess Durga.
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What to learn from Goddess Durga?
Multitasking
As the universal mother, Goddess Durga teaches the ability of multitasking. Her ten arms are ready for different weapons and instruments. Further, her three eyes symbolize the sun, the moon, and the fire. On top of that, Goddess Durga takes care of her children’s interests while she rules the world with an iron hand. All these resemble her multitasking ability and we can learn multitasking from goddess Durga.
Ultimate peacemaker
When the Gods trembled and feared the oppression of the demons, Mother Durga appeared from the rays of all the Gods. Goddess Durga became ten-armed and destroyed the demons. During this catastrophe, Brahma himself sided with Rama in the battle of Rama and Ravana. On the auspicious day of the month of Ashwin, Rama worshiped Durga at the realization of Brahma. This is called the premature awakening of Durga in the traditional religion.
Shuklapaksha of Chaitra is worshiped as Basanti. Standing on her own time, she decorated the country with ten arms. We live again and again in the shadow of that Durga. Ultimately, we can learn peace-making power against all the odds.
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Good over the evil
Every human being has animal power. When a person attains true humanity through rewards and sadhana-bhajan, his animal nature is cut off and godliness is awakened. And only then the person qualifies to be a real mortal, to have a successful life. The lion at the feet of the goddess is a symbol of that.
The demon under the feet of Goddess Durga, known as Mahisasura, meaning a traitor to God. However, Mahishasura will also find a place under the feet of Goddess Durga wherever she is worshiped. So this demon, trampled under the feet of the goddess, symbolizes the victory of the good over the evil in the eternal conflict between ‘good’ and ‘bad’. So, we can learn that good will always win over bad.
The symbol of Mahishasura's slaying has been signaled to destroy the unjust in the power of justice. Mahishasura thought that no man could kill him, and he did not count women at all. So, women should not be neglected regarding power. The story of Goddess Durga also reflects the respect for women.
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The lesson of uniting
Worshiping Goddess Durga is not just a formality. Through this, we get the lesson of unity. Learning to achieve great ends in combined strength. Pie is a lesson in respect for women. The grain that has kept us alive teaches us to respect trees and preserve them, which is consistent with the current environmental movement. The fact that Coronavirus has caused global panic must also be eradicated by taking necessary action. This is also a war. Hence, all these teach us not to divide but reunite. Also, not indulging in injustice but protesting together.
Cosmos Foundation Award at Dhaka DocLab
The 5th edition of Dhaka DocLab, an international documentary production project in Bangladesh, concluded with an online award-distribution ceremony on September 27, crowning ‘Devi’, produced by Subina Shrestha of Nepal, with the Best South Asian Project Award.
Cosmos Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Cosmos Group, sponsored the Best South Asian Project Award.
“We’re very happy to support Dhaka DocLab since its inception. This is going to be a powerful platform to initiate positive changes in our community and in our country,” said Enayetullah Khan, Chairman of the Cosmos Foundation.
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Advice shifting on aspirin use for preventing heart attacks
Older adults without heart disease shouldn't take daily low-dose aspirin to prevent a first heart attack or stroke, an influential health guidelines group said in preliminary updated advice released Tuesday.
Bleeding risks for adults in their 60s and up who haven't had a heart attack or stroke outweigh any potential benefits from aspirin, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force said in its draft guidance.
For the first time, the panel said there may be a small benefit for adults in their 40s who have no bleeding risks. For those in their 50s, the panel softened advice and said evidence of benefit is less clear.
The recommendations are meant for people with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity or other conditions that increase their chances for a heart attack or stroke. Regardless of age, adults should talk with their doctors about stopping or starting aspirin to make sure it's the right choice for them, said task force member Dr. John Wong, a primary-care expert at Tufts Medical Center.
"Aspirin use can cause serious harms, and risk increases with age,'' he said.
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If finalized, the advice for older adults would backtrack on recommendations the panel issued in 2016 for helping prevent a first heart attack and stroke, but it would be in line with more recent guidelines from other medical groups.
Doctors have long recommended daily low-dose aspirin for many patients who already have had a heart attack or stroke. The task force guidance does not change that advice.
The task force previously said a daily aspirin might also protect against colorectal cancer for some adults in their 50s and 60s, but the updated guidance says more evidence of any benefit is needed.
The guidance was posted online to allow for public comments until Nov. 8. The group will evaluate that input and then make a final decision.
The independent panel of disease-prevention experts analyzes medical research and literature and issues periodic advice on measures to help keep Americans healthy. Newer studies and a re-analysis of older research prompted the updated advice, Wong said.
Aspirin is best known as a pain reliever but it is also a blood thinner that can reduce chances for blood clots. But aspirin also has risks, even at low doses — mainly bleeding in the digestive tract or ulcers, both of which can be life-threatening.
Dr. Lauren Block, an internist-researcher at Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research in Manhasset, New York, said the guidance is important because so many adults take aspirin even though they have never had a heart attack or stroke.
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Block, who is not on the task force, recently switched one of her patients from aspirin to a cholesterol-lowering statin drug because of the potential harms.
The patient, 70-year-old Richard Schrafel, has high blood pressure and knows about his heart attack risks. Schrafel, president of a paperboard-distribution business, said he never had any ill effects from aspirin, but he is taking the new guidance seriously.
Rita Seefeldt, 63, also has high blood pressure and took a daily aspirin for about a decade until her doctor told her two years ago to stop.
"He said they changed their minds on that,'' recalled the retired elementary school teacher from Milwaukee. She said she understands that science evolves.
Wong acknowledged that the backtracking might leave some patients frustrated and wondering why scientists can't make up their minds.
"It's a fair question,'' he said. ''What's really important to know is that evidence changes over time.''
Choose the Right Curtains for Your Home: The Ultimate Guide
Choosing curtains can be a daunting aspect of home décor. The right curtains can create harmony among the furniture and decorative pieces fashioning a home that is welcoming and tranquil. On the other hand, selecting the wrong ones can completely break the entire look of the house. With the multifarious options available, this seemingly simple task can get quite overwhelming. So let’s take a look at these 4 basic steps of picking out the appropriate drapes for your home.
How to find the perfect curtains for your adorable home
Setting an intention
The first and most important step of figuring out the perfect curtains is to determine the intention behind it. People use curtains for privacy, for décor or to simply to control the amount of sunlight they want to let inside the house.
For instance, a bedroom requires all three. So while choosing curtains for the bedroom it is necessary to pick something that serves all three purposes of maintaining seclusion, exuding a sense of calm and blocking out sunlight when needed. Contrarily, for the living room, one might want a sense of vibrancy. In that case, selecting sheer fabric with bright colors might also be a desirable option.
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Some people opt for the same curtains all over the house. This calls in the need for handpicking a type of curtain that does not clash with the intention of each room and also resonates with the décor of the entire home.
Choosing a style of décor
The next facet to consider is to determine one’s personal taste of style. Styles can vary from traditional, bohemian, industrial and modern to minimalistic. Depending on the décor chosen for the furniture and decorative ornaments, the apt curtains can be figured out by assessing the following factors.
a. Color
The color of the curtains reveals the purpose and taste of the owner. Traditional style of décor demands darker and regal colors like wine red, royal blue or deep purple. Whereas minimalistic décor calls for lighter shades like pastel blue, pink, yellow and white.
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Each color has a definitive purpose to serve. To pick the right color for the curtains, it is imperative to think about the intention and style of the room. For bedrooms, choosing colors like turquoise, light blue, light green or light shades of purple can be suited as they can emanate a sense of tranquility. For living rooms, colors like red, orange or yellow can complement or match the energy of the room.
Colors can also be figured out based on the desired amount of sunlight in a room. To block out sunlight, darker colors are preferred and to allow the maximum amount of sunlight, lighter shades are preferable.
Another factor to consider while selecting a color is the size of the rooms. For smaller rooms, lighter colors would be appropriate as they would create the illusion of a bigger room. Using darker colors in smaller spaces can make the room look congested.
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Finally, while choosing colors, looking at the colors of the furniture or the trinkets around is a good idea. Colors that complement or contrast with existing colors of the room can be a go to for picking out curtains.
Cosmos Foundation Award at Dhaka DocLab
The 5th edition of Dhaka DocLab, an international documentary production project in Bangladesh, concluded with an online award-distribution ceremony on September 27, crowning ‘Devi’, produced by Subina Shrestha of Nepal, with the Best South Asian Project Award.
Cosmos Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Cosmos Group, sponsored the Best South Asian Project Award.
“We’re very happy to support Dhaka DocLab since its inception. This is going to be a powerful platform to initiate positive changes in our community and in our country,” said Enayetullah Khan, Chairman of the Cosmos Foundation.
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